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BSH v. Electrolux: extended jurisdiction in cross-border patent infringement
BSH v. Electrolux: extended jurisdiction of EU Member State courts in cross-border patent infringement and validity. +
Esport and IP rights: the rules of the game
Esport is defined as “the competitive practice of multiplayer video games, within the framework of online leagues or competitions or physical events, essentially between professional players”. +
Designs: what to expect in 2025?
A rich news year for Designs and Models with the end of 2024 bringing. +
IP5 Statistics Report 2023
Recently, the annual IP5 Statistics Report of the world’s five largest IP offices (IP5) was issued. +
Copaxone – publication of the decision
Following our last IP Alert of 23 January 2025, the decision of the European Commission dated 8 April 2025 (only the English text is authentic) is now available under reference +
Data protection – June-December 2024
This newsletter presents a selection of legal news from June to December 2024 in the field of personal data protection. +
Patent protection for methods for treatment in Europe and the US
For European patents, methods for treatment by surgery or therapy are explicitly excluded from patentability by the legislation (Article 53 EPC), although the case law of the European Patent Office +
Revision of the USPTO patent fee schedule
On November 20, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a revised Patent fee schedule that will take effect on January 19, 2025. +
Effective withdrawal of an opt-out when national proceedings are pending
Court of Appeal Decision of the UPC of 11-12 2024 AIM SPORT DEVELOPMENT AG vs SUPPONOR +
New referral to the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal – G 2/24
The Technical Board of Appeal of the EPO has referred a question to the Enlarged Board of Appeal to further clarify the status of a third party intervening during appeal +